as in improving
to make better
social legislation that must be given credit for ameliorating the lot of millions of deprived people
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Recent Examples of ameliorating
Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols proposed a $105 million private trust, called Road to Repair, aimed at ameliorating the long-term damage of the massacre through scholarships, housing, and general reinvestment in Tulsa’s Greenwood district.
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Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ameliorating
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The series will follow a brotherhood of stylish entrepreneurial men over 50 who share their expertise with men who need help elevating their looks, improving their physical and mental health and more.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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The firm said switching rates are improving to five-year highs.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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According to the county, the goals and objectives of the Ag Reserve include preserving agriculture, enhancing environmental resource value and open space, creating a functional, sustainable development pattern and minimizing costs to taxpayers.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Applications will load faster and files will be easier to move, enhancing your workspeed.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Ameliorating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ameliorating. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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